This is your complete guide to 102 of the best day hiking trails in Missouri. Whether you're looking for a short and simple hike or a longer, more challenging trek, this book will lead you to the right trail. Hiking Missouri offers a guided tour of trails in every corner of the state, from St. Louis to the Ozarks to Kansas City. For each of the 58 featured parks and nature areas, you'll find the following:
• Selected trail descriptions—including the length and difficulty of each trail—plus detailed information on featured trails
• Easy-to-read maps of the park and of each featured trail
• Practical information on how to get to the park, park hours, available facilities, permits and rules, and a contact address and phone number
• A brief description of the park's history and terrain
• Details on nearby parks and recreational opportunities, including contact phone numbers
There's also a convenient trail finder that summarizes essential information about each featured trail so you can select an ideal hike.
Hiking Missouri is part of America's Best Day Hiking Series from Human Kinetics.
